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CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 108 Discussion

A highly complex IT project is being tackled by a self-managing team of three technical specialists who had never met each other before.At first they argued constantly for nearly two days over the best way to tackle the work and what technical software tools to use. Finally these issues were resolved, the team went out for dinner together and they agreed how best to share the workload between them.After this point, the productivity improved dramatically and good work progress was made. All was going well until two days later when another IT specialist turned up unexpectedly. This person was far less experienced than the other three.The new arrival explained that he would betaking over as project manager and immediately started to give explicit orders to the team.In the context of Tuckman's team development theory, whichinterpretation fits the facts of the scenario.
A) The team had reached the performing stage but the arrival of the new specialist may result in the team reverting to the storming stage.
B) The team had reached the norming stage and instructions from the new arrival will quickly help the team reach the performing stage.
C) The team had already formed and were moving into the storming stage when the new arrival turned up and reset development at the forming stage.
D) The new arrival will mean that the team will move forward from norming through storming into the final performing stage.

CIMAPRA19-E02-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 108 Discussion

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Question #: 108
Topic #: 4
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A highly complex IT project is being tackled by a self-managing team of three technical specialists who had never met each other before.

At first they argued constantly for nearly two days over the best way to tackle the work and what technical software tools to use. Finally these issues were resolved, the team went out for dinner together and they agreed how best to share the workload between them.

After this point, the productivity improved dramatically and good work progress was made. All was going well until two days later when another IT specialist turned up unexpectedly. This person was far less experienced than the other three.

The new arrival explained that he would betaking over as project manager and immediately started to give explicit orders to the team.

In the context of Tuckman's team development theory, whichinterpretation fits the facts of the scenario.

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Rosendo
8 months ago
Wait, how can a less experienced person just take over like that?
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Janine
8 months ago
I agree, they might revert to storming now.
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Ramonita
8 months ago
Not sure about that, the new arrival could really mess things up.
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Joaquin
8 months ago
I think they were in the performing stage before the interruption.
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Lavera
9 months ago
Sounds like they were doing great until the new guy showed up.
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Deane
9 months ago
I’m leaning towards option B because the new arrival could help them, but I’m not sure if they were really at the norming stage yet.
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Gayla
9 months ago
This reminds me of a practice question where a new leader disrupted a team's flow. I think option A makes the most sense here.
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Donette
9 months ago
I think the new arrival might push them back to storming, but I’m not completely confident about that. It feels like a tricky situation.
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Frank
9 months ago
I remember studying Tuckman's stages, and it seems like they were in the norming stage before the new guy showed up. But I'm not sure if they were fully performing yet.
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Yen
9 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The team seemed to be doing well, but then the new manager showed up and started giving orders. Does that mean they're going back to the forming stage? Or maybe they'll just hit a temporary storming stage before getting back to performing? I'm not sure which answer best fits the scenario.
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Yan
9 months ago
Okay, let's think this through. The team had resolved their initial issues and were working well together, so they were probably in the performing stage. But the new manager coming in and trying to take over could definitely send them back to the storming stage as they have to re-establish roles and responsibilities. I'd go with option A for this one.
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Nu
9 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. The team was clearly making good progress and had reached a productive stage, but the arrival of the new, less experienced manager could really disrupt that. I'm not sure if they'd revert all the way back to the storming stage or just hit a temporary setback.
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Lindsey
10 months ago
This question seems to be testing our understanding of Tuckman's team development theory. I think the key is to identify which stage the team was in before the new arrival and how that might impact the team's progress.
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Oliva
1 year ago
Ooh, this is a tricky one. I can see the argument for option D, but I'm not sure the team is going to be able to progress that smoothly with the new manager's interference. Feels more like they're going to get stuck in the storming stage again. Though maybe the new guy will learn to back off and let them do their thing.
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Gerri
1 year ago
I see your point, but I think they might need some time to adjust to the new dynamic before progressing smoothly.
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Ciara
1 year ago
I'm not so sure. Maybe the team will adapt quickly and move into the performing stage with his guidance.
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Junita
1 year ago
Yeah, I agree. It seems like they were doing well until he showed up and started giving orders.
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Marquetta
1 year ago
I think option A is more likely. The new guy coming in and taking over might cause some conflict.
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Eve
1 year ago
Haha, this new manager sounds like a real micromanager. I bet the team is just itching to tell him where he can shove his 'explicit orders'. Option A is the way to go - they were doing great until he showed up and ruined everything!
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Billy
1 year ago
I think option C is the correct answer here. The team had already formed and were moving into the storming stage when the new arrival showed up, which reset the whole process back to the forming stage. Bringing in a new authority figure like that is bound to cause a lot of tension and conflict.
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Brice
1 year ago
I think option C makes the most sense in this situation. The team was just starting to work out their dynamics and then everything got thrown off balance.
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Roslyn
1 year ago
Yeah, it must have been frustrating for the original team members to have their progress reset like that.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
I agree, bringing in a new project manager at that stage can definitely disrupt the team dynamic.
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Joaquin
1 year ago
This scenario definitely fits the 'storming' stage of Tuckman's model. The team had finally resolved their differences and reached the 'performing' stage, but the abrupt arrival of the new manager threw a wrench in the works. I bet the team is going to revert to clashing and infighting now.
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Nan
1 year ago
C) It's like they took two steps forward and now one step back. The team dynamics will definitely change with the new manager taking over.
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Deeanna
1 year ago
B) I agree, the new arrival seems to have disrupted the harmony within the team. They were making good progress before.
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Gianna
1 year ago
A) The team had reached the performing stage but the arrival of the new specialist may result in the team reverting to the storming stage.
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Laura
1 year ago
I believe the team will have to go through storming again before reaching the performing stage with the new project manager taking charge.
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Nelida
1 year ago
I agree with Arminda, the new arrival might disrupt the progress and push the team back to the storming stage.
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Arminda
1 year ago
I think the team was at the norming stage before the new arrival.
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